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Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)

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USA Today Rootonym clue · 8 letters · last seen July 10, 2026

Answer
CELERITY
CELERITY · 8 letters · puzzle shows CELER***
The Root
CELERmeans “speed, swift”

In a sentence: Marcia appreciated the CELERITY of the police who responded to her urgent call.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Swiftness of action; speed; rapid motion (noun)” has the answer CELERITY (8 letters), built on the root CELER, which means “speed, swift”. See the full July 10, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or browse all Rootonym answers.